Threat Actors Use Fake Copyright Infringement Notifications in Instagram Hacking Campaign
Security researchers discovered that attackers are using fake copyright infringement notifications as part of a recent Instagram hacking campaign.
BBC Email Scam Spoofs Broadcaster’s Site to Generate Bitcoin
Researchers identified a new email scam using seemingly legitimate BBC News webpages to reroute user clicks and generate bitcoin.
Phone-Based Phishing Scam Reveals the Growing Sophistication of Attacks Against Apple Users
A new phone-based phishing scam reveals how fraudsters are devising more sophisticated schemes to prey on Apple device users.
YouTube Scam Lures Eager ‘Doctor Who’ Fans to Reveal Personal Data
Researchers uncovered a YouTube scam in which several fraudulent channels urge unsuspecting "Doctor Who" fans to submit personal data to supposedly stream the British science fiction show.
What Are the Seven Biggest Social Media Scams of 2018?
Social media scams are an ever-evolving way for criminals to abuse the exponentially connected applications that are increasingly saturating users' everyday lives.
WhatsApp Scam: Nope, There’s No Free Netflix!
A new WhatsApp scam employs social engineering tactics and dangles false promises of free Netflix subscriptions to trick users into spreading the malware.
The Increasing Sophistication of the Tech Support Scam
It may be the oldest trick in the book, but the tech support scam remains a popular method among fraudsters, according to a recent report.
No Shock: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spawns Phishing Scams
With the overwhelming popularity of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it is no surprise that scammers are using the effort to steal information and money.
Malware Targets Facebook Users With Children’s Charity Scam
IBM has identified a new scam that targets Facebook users, asking for donations to children's charities in order to steal financial data.